UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20212022
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from________ to ________
Commission File Number 1-32961
CBIZ, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
6050 Oak Tree Boulevard, South, Suite 500, Cleveland,6801 Brecksville Rd, Door N, Independence, Ohio
(Address of principal executive offices)
22-2769024
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
44131
(Zip Code)
(216) 447-9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValueCBZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes     No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes     No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes     No 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class of Common StockOutstanding at April 23, 202125, 2022
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share53,176,48052,142,095



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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.    Financial Statements
CBIZ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$6,778 $4,652 Cash and cash equivalents$558 $1,997 
Restricted cashRestricted cash27,618 23,951 Restricted cash33,394 30,383 
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net270,610 216,175 Accounts receivable, net365,758 242,168 
Other current assetsOther current assets25,695 24,213 Other current assets12,784 19,217 
Current assets before funds held for clientsCurrent assets before funds held for clients330,701 268,991 Current assets before funds held for clients412,494 293,765 
Funds held for clientsFunds held for clients140,774 167,440 Funds held for clients199,065 157,909 
Total current assetsTotal current assets471,475 436,431 Total current assets611,559 451,674 
Non-current assets:Non-current assets:Non-current assets:
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net39,910 41,346 Property and equipment, net43,184 43,423 
Goodwill and other intangible assets, netGoodwill and other intangible assets, net756,684 756,750 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net951,902 840,783 
Assets of deferred compensation planAssets of deferred compensation plan133,478 127,332 Assets of deferred compensation plan132,284 136,321 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, netOperating lease right-of-use assets, net146,786 147,843 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net195,591 151,145 
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets3,510 4,052 Other non-current assets7,924 4,588 
Total non-current assetsTotal non-current assets1,080,368 1,077,323 Total non-current assets1,330,885 1,176,260 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,551,843 $1,513,754 Total assets$1,942,444 $1,627,934 
LIABILITIESLIABILITIESLIABILITIES
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Accounts payableAccounts payable$60,216 $64,119 Accounts payable$70,431 $65,757 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable15,028 2,788 Income taxes payable17,678 1,671 
Accrued personnel costsAccrued personnel costs50,223 79,978 Accrued personnel costs66,696 114,032 
Contingent purchase price liabilitiesContingent purchase price liabilities22,767 20,288 Contingent purchase price liabilities49,976 34,373 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities30,638 30,483 Operating lease liabilities34,910 30,586 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities14,312 13,629 Other current liabilities18,070 18,755 
Current liabilities before client fund obligationsCurrent liabilities before client fund obligations193,184 211,285 Current liabilities before client fund obligations257,761 265,174 
Client fund obligationsClient fund obligations140,490 166,989 Client fund obligations200,614 158,115 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities333,674 378,274 Total current liabilities458,375 423,289 
Non-current liabilities:Non-current liabilities:Non-current liabilities:
Bank debtBank debt162,000 108,000 Bank debt298,900 155,300 
Debt issuance costsDebt issuance costs(718)(808)Debt issuance costs(359)(449)
Total long-term debtTotal long-term debt161,282 107,192 Total long-term debt298,541 154,851 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable1,339 1,775 Income taxes payable1,820 1,727 
Deferred income taxes, netDeferred income taxes, net12,371 8,752 Deferred income taxes, net18,960 15,440 
Deferred compensation plan obligationsDeferred compensation plan obligations133,478 127,332 Deferred compensation plan obligations132,284 136,321 
Contingent purchase price liabilitiesContingent purchase price liabilities31,463 34,103 Contingent purchase price liabilities86,558 44,766 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities140,150 142,020 Operating lease liabilities185,122 145,808 
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities10,303 11,686 Other non-current liabilities936 1,184 
Total non-current liabilitiesTotal non-current liabilities490,386 432,860 Total non-current liabilities724,221 500,097 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities824,060 811,134 Total liabilities1,182,596 923,386 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITYSTOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stockCommon stock1,346 1,341 Common stock1,358 1,352 
Additional paid in capitalAdditional paid in capital749,207 740,970 Additional paid in capital777,731 770,117 
Retained earningsRetained earnings608,084 557,875 Retained earnings686,889 628,762 
Treasury stockTreasury stock(629,439)(595,297)Treasury stock(707,088)(694,716)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,415)(2,269)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)958 (967)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity727,783 702,620 Total stockholders’ equity759,848 704,548 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,551,843 $1,513,754 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,942,444 $1,627,934 

See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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CBIZ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
RevenueRevenue$300,730 $277,455 Revenue$391,722 $300,730 
Operating expensesOperating expenses223,971 199,827 Operating expenses290,299 223,971 
Gross marginGross margin76,759 77,628 Gross margin101,423 76,759 
Corporate general and administrative expensesCorporate general and administrative expenses14,483 10,489 Corporate general and administrative expenses16,309 14,483 
Operating incomeOperating income62,276 67,139 Operating income85,114 62,276 
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense(877)(1,119)Interest expense(1,259)(877)
Gain on sale of operations, net95 
Other income (expense), net4,789 (15,800)
Total other income (expense), net3,912 (16,824)
Other (expense) income, netOther (expense) income, net(6,403)4,789 
Total other (expense) income, netTotal other (expense) income, net(7,662)3,912 
Income from continuing operations before income tax
expense
Income from continuing operations before income tax
expense
66,188 50,315 Income from continuing operations before income tax
expense
77,452 66,188 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense15,972 13,453 Income tax expense19,321 15,972 
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations50,216 36,862 Income from continuing operations58,131 50,216 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxLoss from discontinued operations, net of tax(7)(14)Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(4)(7)
Net incomeNet income$50,209 $36,848 Net income$58,127 $50,209 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
Basic:Basic:Basic:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.94 $0.68 Continuing operations$1.12 $0.94 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operationsDiscontinued operations— — 
Net incomeNet income$0.94 $0.68 Net income$1.12 $0.94 
Diluted:Diluted:Diluted:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.92 $0.66 Continuing operations$1.10 $0.92 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operationsDiscontinued operations— — 
Net incomeNet income$0.92 $0.66 Net income$1.10 $0.92 
Basic weighted average shares outstandingBasic weighted average shares outstanding53,366 54,571 Basic weighted average shares outstanding52,119 53,366 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding54,436 55,945 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding52,955 54,436 
Comprehensive income:Comprehensive income:Comprehensive income:
Net incomeNet income$50,209 $36,848 Net income$58,127 $50,209 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax854 (1,252)
Other comprehensive income, net of taxOther comprehensive income, net of tax1,925 854 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$51,063 $35,596 Comprehensive income$60,052 $51,063 

See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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CBIZ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Issued
Common
Shares
Treasury
Shares
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
TotalsIssued
Common
Shares
Treasury
Shares
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Totals
December 31, 2020134,144 80,045 $1,341 $740,970 $557,875 $(595,297)$(2,269)$702,620 
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021135,187 83,149 $1,352 $770,117 $628,762 $(694,716)$(967)$704,548 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 50,209 — — 50,209 Net income— — — — 58,127 — — 58,127 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — — — 854 854 Other comprehensive income— — — — — — 1,925 1,925 
Share repurchasesShare repurchases— 1,164 — — — (34,142)— (34,142)Share repurchases— 148 — — — (5,999)— (5,999)
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdingIndirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholding— 165 — — — (6,373)— (6,373)
Restricted stock units and awardsRestricted stock units and awards46 — (1)— — — Restricted stock units and awards92 — (1)— — — — 
Performance share unitsPerformance share units211 — (2)— — — — 
Stock options exercisedStock options exercised397 — 4,404 — — — 4,408 Stock options exercised247 — 3,221 — — — 3,224 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — — 2,855 — — — 2,855 Stock-based compensation— — — 3,689 — — — 3,689 
Business acquisitionsBusiness acquisitions38 — — 979 — — — 979 Business acquisitions19 — — 707 — — — 707 
March 31, 2021134,625 81,209 $1,346 $749,207 $608,084 $(629,439)$(1,415)$727,783 
March 31, 2022March 31, 2022135,756 83,462 $1,358 $777,731 $686,889 $(707,088)$958 $759,848 

Issued
Common
Shares
Treasury
Shares
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
TotalsIssued
Common
Shares
Treasury
Shares
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Totals
December 31, 2019133,056 77,637 $1,331 $714,704 $479,576 $(535,693)$(680)$659,238 
December 31, 2020December 31, 2020134,144 80,045 $1,341 $740,970 $557,875 $(595,297)$(2,269)$702,620 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 36,848 — — 36,848 Net income— — — — 50,209 — — 50,209 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — — (1,252)(1,252)
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — — — 854 854 
Share repurchasesShare repurchases— 1,174 — — — (29,487)— (29,487)Share repurchases— 1,117 — — — (32,678)— (32,678)
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdingIndirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholding— 47 — — — (1,464)— (1,464)
Restricted stock units and awardsRestricted stock units and awards46 — (1)— — — — 
Stock options exercisedStock options exercised116 — 1,012 — — — 1,013 Stock options exercised397 — 4,404 — — — 4,408 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — — 2,023 — — — 2,023 Stock-based compensation— — — 2,855 — — — 2,855 
Business acquisitionsBusiness acquisitions69 — — 1,877 — — — 1,877 Business acquisitions38 — — 979 — — — 979 
March 31, 2020133,241 78,811 $1,332 $719,616 $516,424 $(565,180)$(1,932)$670,260 
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021134,625 81,209 $1,346 $749,207 $608,084 $(629,439)$(1,415)$727,783 

See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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CBIZ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2021202020222021
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:  Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net incomeNet income$50,209 $36,848 Net income$58,127 $50,209 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expenseDepreciation and amortization expense6,252 5,704 Depreciation and amortization expense8,173 6,252 
Bad debt expense, net of recoveriesBad debt expense, net of recoveries58 2,289 Bad debt expense, net of recoveries549 58 
Adjustment to contingent earnout liabilityAdjustment to contingent earnout liability660 (684)Adjustment to contingent earnout liability642 660 
Stock-based compensation expenseStock-based compensation expense2,855 2,023 Stock-based compensation expense3,689 2,855 
Excess tax benefits from share based payment arrangements(2,179)(501)
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes3,348 170 Deferred income taxes2,944 3,348 
Other, netOther, net96 20 Other, net52 96 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net(54,651)(42,566)Accounts receivable, net(93,222)(54,651)
Other assetsOther assets(997)(1,237)Other assets(2,441)(997)
Accounts payableAccounts payable(4,873)(6,336)Accounts payable3,370 (4,873)
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable13,984 13,665 Income taxes payable16,100 11,805 
Accrued personnel costsAccrued personnel costs(29,755)(30,201)Accrued personnel costs(39,243)(29,755)
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities172 2,175 Other liabilities(9,626)172 
Operating cash flows used in continuing operationsOperating cash flows used in continuing operations(14,821)(18,631)Operating cash flows used in continuing operations(50,886)(14,821)
Operating cash flows used in discontinued operationsOperating cash flows used in discontinued operations(6)(16)Operating cash flows used in discontinued operations(4)(6)
Net cash used in operating activitiesNet cash used in operating activities(14,827)(18,647)Net cash used in operating activities(50,890)(14,827)
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Business acquisitions and purchases of client lists, net of cash acquiredBusiness acquisitions and purchases of client lists, net of cash acquired(2,012)(7,848)Business acquisitions and purchases of client lists, net of cash acquired(72,469)(2,012)
Purchases of client fund investmentsPurchases of client fund investments(3,447)Purchases of client fund investments(8,450)— 
Proceeds from the sales and maturities of client fund investmentsProceeds from the sales and maturities of client fund investments3,090 17,118 Proceeds from the sales and maturities of client fund investments2,370 3,090 
Increase in funds held for clients83 822 
Proceeds from sales of divested operationsProceeds from sales of divested operations55 — 
Change in funds held for clientsChange in funds held for clients85 83 
Additions to property and equipmentAdditions to property and equipment(1,146)(2,641)Additions to property and equipment(833)(1,146)
Other214 351 
Net cash provided by investing activities229 4,355 
Other, netOther, net(2,289)214 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by investing activities(81,531)229 
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from bank debtProceeds from bank debt235,700 379,754 Proceeds from bank debt268,000 235,700 
Payment of bank debtPayment of bank debt(181,700)(102,254)Payment of bank debt(124,400)(181,700)
Payment for acquisition of treasury stockPayment for acquisition of treasury stock(33,142)(29,487)Payment for acquisition of treasury stock(5,199)(31,678)
Decrease in client funds obligations(26,499)(38,517)
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdingIndirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholding(6,373)(1,464)
Changes in client funds obligationsChanges in client funds obligations42,499 (26,499)
Proceeds from exercise of stock optionsProceeds from exercise of stock options4,408 1,013 Proceeds from exercise of stock options3,224 4,408 
Payment of contingent consideration for acquisitionsPayment of contingent consideration for acquisitions(1,670)(2,624)Payment of contingent consideration for acquisitions(7,305)(1,670)
Other, netOther, net(57)(113)Other, net— (57)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(2,960)207,772 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(17,558)193,480 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities170,446 (2,960)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash38,025 (17,558)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of yearCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year170,335 146,505 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year150,474 170,335 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$152,777 $339,985 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$188,499 $152,777 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the
Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$6,778 $216,942 Cash and cash equivalents$558 $6,778 
Restricted cashRestricted cash27,618 28,927 Restricted cash33,394 27,618 
Cash equivalents included in funds held for clientsCash equivalents included in funds held for clients118,381 94,116 Cash equivalents included in funds held for clients154,547 118,381 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$152,777 $339,985 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$188,499 $152,777 

See the accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
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CBIZ, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
 
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Selected Terms Used in Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
ASA – Administrative Service Agreement
ASC – Accounting Standards Codification
ASU – Accounting Standards Update
CECL–Current expected credit losses
CPA firm – Certified Public Accounting firm
FASB – The Financial Accounting Standards Board
GAAP – United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
LIBOR – London Interbank Offered Rate
SEC – United States Securities and Exchange Commission

Description of Business: CBIZ, Inc. is a diversified services company which, acting through its subsidiaries, has been providing professional business services since 1996, primarily to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals, governmental entities, and not-for-profit enterprises throughout the United States and parts of Canada. CBIZ, Inc. manages and reports its operations along 3 practice groups: Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services and National Practices. A further description of products and services offered by each of the practice groups is provided in Note 12.12, Segment Disclosures, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Consolidation: The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the operations of CBIZ, Inc. and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries (“CBIZ”, the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), after elimination of all intercompany balances and transactions. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect the operations or accounts of variable interest entities as the impact is not material to the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of CBIZ.
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements: The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and applicable rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. As such, the information included in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
In the opinion of CBIZ management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for the full year ending December 31, 2021.2022.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Changes in circumstances could cause actual results to differ materially from these estimates.
Changes in Accounting Policies: We have consistently applied the accounting policies for the periods presented as described in Note 1, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
In 2021, CBIZ formed a grantor trust (the “Trust”) with Wilmington Savings Funds Society, FSB, a Federal savings bank, serving as trustee. The Trust holds the majority of the funds provided by CBIZ’s clients for payroll processing pending remittance to employees of those clients, tax authorities, and other payees. CBIZ is the sole beneficial owner of the Trust. The Trust is considered a variable interest
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entity in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 810, Consolidation. CBIZ has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the Trust (including the power to make all investment decisions for the Trust) and the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the Trust (in the form of investment returns). As a result, CBIZ consolidates the Trust in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The FASB ASC is the sole source of authoritative GAAP other than the SEC issued rules and regulations that apply only to SEC registrants. The FASB issues an accounting standard to
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communicate changes to the FASB codification. We assess and review the impact of all accounting standards. Any accounting standards not listed below were reviewed and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
Reference Rate Reform: In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this ASU are effective for all entities through December 31, 2022. We are currently evaluating the effect of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements and have not adopted any of the transition relief available under the new guidance as of March 31, 2021.2022.
Subsequently, in January 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope, which provides optional temporary guidance for entities transitioning away from the LIBOR and other interbank offered rates to new referencesreference rates so that derivatives affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions within Topic848.Topic 848. This ASU clarifies that the derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions provided in Topic 848. ASU 2021-01 is effective immediately for all entities. Entities may elect to apply the amendments on a full retrospective basis as of any date from the beginning of an interim period that includes or is subsequent to March 12, 2020, or on a prospective basis to new modifications from any date within an interim period that includes or is subsequent to the date of the issuance of a final update, up to the date that financial statements are available to be issued. The amendments provided in this ASU do not apply to contract modifications made, as well as new hedging relationships entered into, after December 31, 2022, and to existing hedging relationships evaluated for effectiveness for periods after December 31, 2022, except for certain hedging relationships existing as of December 31, 2022, that apply certain optional expedients in which the accounting effects are recorded through the end of the hedging relationship. We are currently evaluating the effect of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements and have not adopted any of the transition relief available under the new guidance as of March 31, 2021.2022.

NOTE 3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts, reflects the net realizable value of receivables and approximates fair value. Unbilled revenues arerevenue is recorded at estimated net realizable value. Assessing the collectability of the receivables (billed and unbilled) requires management judgment based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to, an evaluation of our historical incurred loss experience, credit-worthiness of our clients, age of the trade receivable balance, current economic conditions that may affect a client’s ability to pay, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Receivables are charged-off against the allowance when the balance is deemed uncollectible.
Accounts receivable, net, at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows (in thousands):

March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Trade accounts receivable$177,104 $167,575 
Unbilled revenue, at net realizable value106,662 63,494 
Total accounts receivable283,766 231,069 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(13,156)(14,894)
Accounts receivable, net$270,610 $216,175 





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Accounts receivable, net, at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was as follows (in thousands):

March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Trade accounts receivable$226,704 $190,710 
Unbilled revenue, at net realizable value155,176 67,616 
Total accounts receivable381,880 258,326 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(16,122)(16,158)
Accounts receivable, net$365,758 $242,168 

Changes to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and twelve months ended December 31, 20202021 are as follows (in thousands):
March 31,
2021
December 31, 2020March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$(14,894)$(14,379)Balance at beginning of period$(16,158)$(14,894)
ProvisionProvision(390)(9,323)Provision(1,270)(9,422)
Charge-offs, net of recoveriesCharge-offs, net of recoveries2,128 8,808 Charge-offs, net of recoveries1,306 8,158 
Allowance for doubtful accountsAllowance for doubtful accounts$(13,156)$(14,894)Allowance for doubtful accounts$(16,122)$(16,158)

NOTE 4. DEBT AND FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
2018 Credit Facility - Our primary financing arrangement is the $400 million unsecured credit facility (the “2018 credit facility” or the “credit facility”), which provides us with the capital necessary to meet our working capital needs as well as the flexibility to continue with our strategic initiatives, including business acquisitions and share repurchases. The 2018 credit facility matures in 2023. The balance outstanding under the 2018 credit facility was $162.0$298.9 million and $108.0$155.3 million at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. Effective interest rates, including the impact of interest rate swaps associated with the 2018 credit facility, were as follows:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Weighted average rates2.10%2.50%
Range of effective rates1.08% - 3.64%1.61% - 4.75%

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Weighted average rates1.79%2.10%
Range of effective rates1.08% - 3.64%1.08% - 3.64%
We had approximately $228.7$94.8 million of available funds under the credit facility at March 31, 2021,2022, net of outstanding letters of credit of $3.0$5.7 million. As of March 31, 2021,2022, we were in compliance with our financial debt covenants.
Other Line of Credit - We have an unsecured $20.0 million line of credit by and among CBIZ Benefits and Insurance, Inc. and Huntington National Bank. We utilize this line to support our short-term funding requirements of payroll client fund obligations due to the investment of client funds, rather than liquidating client funds that have already been invested in available-for-sale securities. The line of credit, which was renewed on August 6, 20205, 2021 and will terminate on August 5, 2021,4, 2022, did 0tnot have a balance outstanding at March 31, 2021.2022.
Refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 for additional details of our debt and financing arrangements.
Interest Expense - Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs, commitment fees, line of credit fees, and other applicable bank charges, was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
2018 credit facility$1,259 $871 
Other— 
Total$1,259 $877 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
2018 credit facility$871 $1,101 
Other line of credit
Other17 
Total$877 $1,119 
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NOTE 5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Letters of Credit and Guarantees - We provide letters of credit to landlords (lessors) of our leased premises in lieu of cash security deposits, which totaled $3.0$5.7 million and $1.7$3.4 million at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. In addition, we provide license bonds to various state agencies to meet certain licensing requirements. The amount of license bonds outstanding was $2.3 million and $2.2$2.3 million at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.
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Legal Proceedings - In 2010, CBIZ, Inc. and its subsidiary, CBIZ MHM, LLC (fka CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory Services, LLC) (the “CBIZ Parties”), were named as defendants in lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the Superior Court for Maricopa County, Arizona. The federal court case is captioned Robert Facciola, et al v. Greenberg Traurig LLP, et al, and the state court cases are captioned Victims Recovery, LLC v. Greenberg Traurig LLP, et al, Roger Ashkenazi, et al v. Greenberg Traurig LLP, et al, Mary Marsh, et al v. Greenberg Traurig LLP, et al; and ML Liquidating Trust v. Mayer Hoffman McCann, P.C. (“Mayer Hoffman”), et al. Prior to these suits CBIZ MHM, LLC was named as a defendant in Jeffrey C. Stone v. Greenberg Traurig LLP, et al.
These lawsuits arose out of the bankruptcy of Mortgages Ltd., a mortgage lender to developers in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Various other professional firms and individuals not related to the Company were also named defendants in these lawsuits. The lawsuits asserted claims for, among others things, violations of the Arizona Securities Act, common law fraud, and negligent misrepresentation, and sought to hold the CBIZ Parties vicariously liable for Mayer Hoffman’s conduct as Mortgage Ltd.’s auditor, as either a statutory control person under the Arizona Securities Act or a joint venturer under Arizona common law.
With the exception of claims being pursued by 2 plaintiffs from the Ashkenazi lawsuit (“Baldino Group”), all other related matters have been dismissed or settled without payment by the CBIZ Parties. The Baldino Group’s claims, which allege damages of approximately $16.0 million, are currently pending, though no trial date has been set.
On September 16, 2016, CBIZ, Inc. and its subsidiary CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc. (“CBIZ Benefits”) were named as defendants in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The federal court case is brought by UPMC, d/b/a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and a health system it acquired, UPMC Altoona (formerly, Altoona Regional Health System). The lawsuit asserts professional negligence, breach of contract, and negligent misrepresentation claims against CBIZ, CBIZ Benefits and a former employee of CBIZ Benefits in connection with actuarial services provided by CBIZ Benefits to Altoona Regional Health System. The plaintiff now seeks compensatory damages of between $124.0 million and $266.0 million, plus punitive damages. The Court denied CBIZ Benefits’ motion for a summary judgment and trial is set for June 2021.
On December 19, 2016, CBIZ Operations, Inc. (“CBIZ Operations”) was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Zotec Partners, LLC (“Zotec”) in the Marion County Indiana Superior Court. After various amendments, the lawsuit asserts claims under Indiana law for securities, statutory and common law fraud or deception, unjust enrichment, breach of contract, and vicarious liability against CBIZ Operations and a former employee of CBIZ MMP in connection with the sale of the CBIZ MMP medical billing practice to Zotec. The plaintiff claims that CBIZ Operations had a duty to disclose the fact, unknown to employees of CBIZ Operations at the time of the transaction, that the former employee had a financial arrangement with a Zotec vendor at the time CBIZ Operations sold CBIZ MMP to Zotec. The plaintiff is now seeking damages of up to $177.0 million out of the $200.0 million transaction price. Trial is scheduled forwas held in October 2021. The jury found in favor of CBIZ on all fraud, contract and other claims before it. Zotec’s remaining claim for Indiana statutory securities fraud and CBIZ’s counterclaim for breach of contract against Zotec will be addressed by the trial Judge at a later date.
In addition to the item disclosed above, the Company is, from time to time, subject to claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. We cannot predict the outcome of the aboveall such matters or estimate the possible loss or range of possible loss, if any. Although the proceedings are subject to uncertainties inherent in the litigation process and the ultimate disposition of these proceedings is not presently determinable, we intend to vigorously defend these cases. In addition to those items disclosed above, we are, from time to time, subject to claims and lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business.matters.

NOTE 6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Available-For-Sale Debt Securities - In connection with certain services provided by our payroll operations, we collect funds from our clients’ accounts in advance of paying client obligations. These funds held for clients are segregated and invested in accordance with our investment policy, which requires all investments carry an investment grade rating at the time of initial investment. These investments, primarily consisting of corporate and municipal bonds, are classified as available-for-sale and are included in the “Funds held for clients” line item on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The par value of these investments totaled $21.8$43.1 million and $24.9$37.0 million at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, and had maturity or callable dates ranging from April 20212022 through November 2024.2025.
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At March 31, 2021,2022, unrealized losses on the securities were not material and have not been recognized as a credit loss because the bonds are investment grade quality and management is not required or does not intend to sell prior to an expected recovery in value. The bond issuers continue to make timely principal and interest payments.
The following table summarizes activities related to these investments for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and the twelve months ended December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2021
Fair value at beginning of period$38,670 $25,708 
Purchases8,450 26,980 
Redemptions(400)(6,530)
Maturities(1,970)(8,347)
Change in bond premium206 1,517 
Fair market value adjustment(1,291)(658)
Fair value at end of period$43,665 $38,670 
In addition to the available-for-sale debt securities discussed above, we also held other depository assets in the amount of $0.9 million and $1.1 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Those depository assets are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2020
Fair value at beginning of period$25,708 $60,659 
Purchases3,447 
Sales(1,490)(22,078)
Maturities and calls(1,600)(15,409)
Change in bond premium(83)(857)
Fair market value adjustment(142)(54)
Fair value at end of period$22,393 $25,708 
Interest Rate Swaps - We utilize interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk exposure associated with our floating-rate debt under the 2018 credit facility, or the forecasted acquisition of such liability. We do not purchase or hold any derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 for further discussion on our interest rate swaps.
During the first quarter of 2021, 1 interest rate swap expired with a notional value of $10.0 million. As of March 31, 2021,2022, we have 34 interest rate swaps outstanding. Under the terms of the interest rate swaps, we pay interest at a fixed rate of interest plus applicable margin as stated in the agreement,agreements, and receive interest that varies with the one-month LIBOR. The notional value, fixed rate of interest and expiration date of each interest rate swap as of March 31, 2021 was2022 is (i) $20.0 million – 1.770% - May 2022, (ii) $15.0 million – 2.640% - June 2023, and (iii) $50.0 million - 0.885% - April 2025.2025 and (iv) $30.0 million - 1.249% - December, 2026. Refer to Note 7.7, Fair Value Measurements, for additional disclosures regarding fair value measurements.
The following table summarizes our outstanding interest rate swaps and their classification in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 20202021 (in thousands):
March 31, 2021
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate swaps$85,000 $(1,299)Other non-current liabilities
March 31, 2022
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate swap$20,000 $(32)Other current liability
Interest rate swap$15,000 $(128)Other non-current liability
Interest rate swaps$80,000 $3,738 Other non-current assets
December 31, 2020December 31, 2021
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet LocationNotional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet Location
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap$10,000 $(13)Other current liabilityInterest rate swap$20,000 $(120)Other current liability
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps$85,000 $(2,552)Other non-current liabilitiesInterest rate swaps$45,000 $(496)Other non-current liabilities
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap$50,000 $405 Other non-current asset


The following table summarizes the effects of the interest rate swaps on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 (in thousands):

Gain (Loss) Recognized
in AOCL, net of tax
Loss Reclassified
from AOCL into Expense
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020212020
Interest rate swap$961 $(653)$(285)$(34)
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Gain Recognized
in AOCI, net of tax
Loss Reclassified
from AOCL into Expense
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022202120222021
Interest rate swaps$2,607 $961 $(343)$(285)

NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following table summarizes our assets and (liabilities) at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis subsequent to initial recognition and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by us to determine such fair value (in thousands):

LevelMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Deferred compensation plan assets1$133,478 $127,332 
Available-for-sale debt securities122,393 25,708 
Deferred compensation plan liabilities1(133,478)(127,332)
Interest rate swaps2(1,299)(2,565)
Contingent purchase price liabilities3(54,230)(54,391)

LevelMarch 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Deferred compensation plan assets1$132,284 $136,321 
Available-for-sale debt securities143,665 38,670 
Other depository assets1853 1,144 
Deferred compensation plan liabilities1(132,284)(136,321)
Interest rate swaps23,578 (211)
Contingent purchase price liabilities3(136,534)(79,139)
During the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, there were 0no transfers between the valuation hierarchy Levels 1, 2 and 3. The following table summarizes the change in Level 3 fair values
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of our contingent purchase price liabilities for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 (pre-tax basis) (in thousands):
20212020
Beginning balance – January 1$(54,391)$(32,089)
Additions from business acquisitions(1,622)(4,670)
Settlement of contingent purchase price liabilities2,443 3,394 
Change in fair value of contingencies(279)875 
Change in net present value of contingencies(381)(191)
Ending balance – March 31$(54,230)$(32,681)

20222021
Beginning balance – January 1$(79,139)$(54,391)
Additions from business acquisitions(64,648)(1,622)
Settlement of contingent purchase price liabilities7,895 2,443 
Change in fair value of contingencies80 (279)
Change in net present value of contingencies(722)(381)
Ending balance – March 31$(136,534)$(54,230)
Contingent purchase price liabilities result from our business acquisitions and are recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition and are presented as “Contingent purchase price liabilityliabilities — current” and “Contingent purchase price liabilityliabilities — non-current” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We estimate the fair value of our contingent purchase price liabilities using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. This fair value measure is based on significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. Fair value measurements characterized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are measured based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and reflect our own assumptions in measuring fair value.
We probability weight risk-adjusted estimates of future performance of acquired businesses, then calculate the contingent purchase price based on the estimates and discount them to present value representing management’s best estimate of fair value. The fair value of the contingent purchase price liabilities areis reassessed quarterly based on assumptions provided by practice group leaders and business unit controllers together with our corporate finance department. Any change in the fair value estimate is recorded in the earnings of that period. Refer to Note 11.11, Business Combinations, for further discussion of our acquisitions and contingent purchase price liabilities.
The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments, and the carrying value of bank debt approximates fair value as the interest rate on the bank debt is variable and approximates current market rates. As a result, the fair value measurement of our bank debt is considered to be Level 2.2 under the fair value hierarchy.

NOTE 8. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following table is a summary of other comprehensive income (loss) and discloses the tax impact of each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 (in thousands):

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Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale
securities, net of income taxes (1)
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale
securities, net of income taxes (1)
$(103)$(587)
Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale
securities, net of income taxes (1)
$(939)$(103)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, net
of income taxes (2)
961 (653)
Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of income taxes (2)
Net unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of income taxes (2)
2,866 961 
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(4)(12)Foreign currency translation(2)(4)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)$854 $(1,252)
Total other comprehensive incomeTotal other comprehensive income$1,925 $854 

(1)Net of income tax benefit of $39$352 and $210income tax benefit of $39 for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively.
(2)Net of income tax expense of $310$928 and income tax benefitexpense of $210$310 for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively.

NOTE 9. EMPLOYEE STOCK PLANS
The 2019 Stock Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”), which expires in 2029, permits the grant of various forms of stock-based awards. The terms and vesting schedules for the stock-based awards vary by type and date of grant. A maximum of 3.1 million stock options, restricted stock or other stock-basedstock-
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based compensation awards may be granted. Shares subject to award under the 2019 Plan may be either authorized but unissued shares of our common stock or treasury shares. Refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 for further discussion on the 2019 Plan.
Compensation expense for stock-based awards recognized during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 was as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Stock options$301 $421 
Restricted stock units and awards1,381 1,171 
Performance share units1,173 431 
Total stock-based compensation expense$2,855 $2,023 

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Stock options$173 $301 
Restricted stock units and awards1,493 1,381 
Performance share units2,023 1,173 
Total stock-based compensation expense$3,689 $2,855 
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units and Awards – The following table presents our stock options and restricted stock units and awards activity during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 (in thousands, except per share data):
Stock OptionsRestricted Stock Units and AwardsStock OptionsRestricted Stock Units and Awards
Number of
Options
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Per Share
Number of
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value (1)
Number of
Options
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Per Share
Number of
Shares
Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value (1)
Outstanding at beginning of yearOutstanding at beginning of year1,820 $15.02 461 $21.03 Outstanding at beginning of year1,223 $17.71 389 $25.07 
GrantedGranted$140 $27.56 Granted— $— 101 $38.12 
Exercised or releasedExercised or released(397)$11.10 (99)$22.38 Exercised or released(247)$13.05 (146)$24.04 
Expired or canceled$$
Outstanding at March 31, 20211,423 $16.12 502 $22.58 
Exercisable at March 31, 2021978 $15.19 
Outstanding at March 31, 2022Outstanding at March 31, 2022976 $18.89 344 $29.34 
Exercisable at March 31, 2022Exercisable at March 31, 2022828 $18.79 

(1)Represents weighted average market value of the shares; awards are granted at no cost to the recipients.

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Performance Share Units (“PSUs”) – PSUs are earned based on our financial performance over a contractual term of three years and the associated expense is recognized over that period based on the fair value of the award. A three-year cliff vesting schedule of the PSUs is dependent upon the Company’s performance relative to pre-established goals based on an earnings per share target (weighted 70%) and total growth in revenue (weighted 30%). The fair value of PSUs is calculated using the market value of a share of our common stock on the date of grant. For performance achieved above specified levels, the recipient may earn additional shares of stock, not to exceed 200% of the number of PSUs initially granted.
The following table presents our PSU award activity during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 (in thousands, except per share data):
Performance
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Per Unit
Performance
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Per Unit (1)
Outstanding at beginning of yearOutstanding at beginning of year307 $22.18 Outstanding at beginning of year473 $23.64 
GrantedGranted140 $27.56 Granted101 $38.12 
VestedVested$Vested(211)$19.82 
Adjustments for performance results$
Canceled$
Outstanding at March 31, 2021447 $23.86 
Outstanding at March 31, 2022Outstanding at March 31, 2022363 $29.89 
(1)Represents weighted average market value of the performance share units; PSUs are granted at no cost to the recipients.




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NOTE 10. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 (in thousands, except per share data).:

Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021202020222021
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Income from continuing operationsIncome from continuing operations$50,216 $36,862 Income from continuing operations$58,131 $50,216 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
BasicBasicBasic
Weighted average common shares outstandingWeighted average common shares outstanding53,366 54,571 Weighted average common shares outstanding52,119 53,366 
DilutedDilutedDiluted
Stock options (1)
Stock options (1)
776 993 
Stock options (1)
619 776 
Restricted stock awards (1)
257 296 
Restricted stock units and awards (1)
Restricted stock units and awards (1)
217 257 
Contingent shares (2)
Contingent shares (2)
37 85 
Contingent shares (2)
— 37 
Diluted weighted average common shares
outstanding (3)
Diluted weighted average common shares
outstanding (3)
54,436 55,945 
Diluted weighted average common shares
outstanding (3)
52,955 54,436 
Basic earnings per share from continuing operationsBasic earnings per share from continuing operations$0.94 $0.68 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations$1.12 $0.94 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operationsDiluted earnings per share from continuing operations$0.92 $0.66 Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations$1.10 $0.92 

(1)A total of 55 thousand and 1 thousand and 33 thousandshares of stock-based awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020.2021 respectively, as their effect would be anti-dilutive.
(2)Contingent shares represent additional shares to be issued for purchase price earned by former owners of businesses acquired by us once future considerations have been met. Refer to Note 11.11, Business Combinations, for further details.
(3)The denominator used in calculating diluted earnings per share did not include 447363 thousand and 332447 thousand performance share units for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. The performance conditions associated with these performance share
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units were not met and consequently none of these performance share units were considered as issuable for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020.2021.

NOTE 11. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Our acquisition strategy focuses on businesses withBusiness Combinations
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we completed the following acquisition:
Effective January 1, 2022, we acquired all of the non-attest assets of Marks Paneth LLP ("Marks Paneth"). Marks Paneth, based in New York City, is a leadership team that is committed to best in class culture, extraordinary client serviceprovider of a full range of accounting, tax and cross-serving potential. CBIZ has a long history of acquiring businesses that share common cultural values with us and provide value-addedconsulting services to a wide range of industries. Marks Paneth is included as a component of our Financial Services practice group. Mayer Hoffman, an unrelated party, acquired the small and midsize business market. The valuation of any business isattest assets from Marks Paneth in a subjective process and includes industry, geography, profit margins, expected cash flows, client retention, nature of recurring or non-recurring project-based work, growth rate assumptions and competitive market conditions.separate transaction. Operating results are reported in the Financial Services practice group.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we completed the following acquisition:
Effective January 1, 2021, we acquired substantially all the assets of Middle Market Advisory Group (“MMA”). MMA, based in Englewood, CO,Colorado, is a provider of tax compliance and consulting services to middle market companies and family groups in the real estate, automotive, technology and SAAS, construction, and manufacturing industries. Operating results will beare reported in the Financial Services practice group.
Aggregate consideration for theThe acquisition consisted of Marks Paneth is expected to add approximately $1.9$138.0 million revenue in cash and $1.6 million in contingent consideration. Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, a portion of the purchase price is contingent on future performance of the business acquired. The maximum potential undiscounted amount of all future payments for the 2021 acquisition that we could be required to make under the contingent arrangements is $1.7 million. As of March 31, 2021, the aggregated fair value of contingent consideration related to this acquisition was $1.6 million, of which $0.6 million was recorded in Contingent purchase price liability – current and $1.0 million was recorded in Contingent purchase price liability – non-current in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2021. Refer to Note 7. Fair Value Measurements, for additional information regarding contingent purchase price liability fair value and fair value adjustments.
Annualized revenue from the acquired business is estimated to be approximately $3.6 million. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition has not been presented because the effects of the acquisitions were not significant to our Income from continuing operations before income taxes.
During2022. For the three months ended March 31, 2020,2022, we have acquired substantially all of the assets of the following businesses:
Effective February 1, 2020, we acquired substantially all the assets of Alliance Insurance Services, Inc., a provider of insurancerecorded approximately $6.0 million non-recurring transaction, retention and advisory services based in Washington, DC. Operating results will be reported in the Benefits and Insurance Services practice group.
Effective February 1, 2020, we acquired substantially all the assets of Pension Dynamics Company, LLC, a full-service retirement and benefits plan advisor based in Pleasant Hill, California. Operating results will be reported in the Benefits and Insurance Services practice group.
Effective February 1, 2020, we acquired substantially all the assets of Sunshine Systems, a payroll solutions provider based in Massachusetts. Operating results will be reported in the Benefits and Insurance Services practice group.
Aggregated consideration for these acquisitions consisted of approximately $9.4 million in cash, $0.9 million in our common stock, and $4.8 million in contingent considerations. Under the terms of the acquisition agreements, a portion of the purchase price is contingent on future performance of the business acquired. The maximum potential undiscounted amount of all future payments that we could be required to make under the contingent arrangements is $6.2 million. As of March 31, 2020, the aggregated fair value of the contingent considerationsintegration related to these acquisitions was $4.7 million, of which $2.0 million was recorded in "Contingent purchase price liability – current" and $2.7 million was recorded in "Contingent purchase price liability – non-current" in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2020. Refer to Note 7. Fair Value Measurements, for additional information regarding contingent purchase price liability fair value and fair value adjustments.
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Annualized revenue from the acquired businesses is estimated to be approximately $6.1 million.costs associated with this acquisition. Pro forma results of operations for these acquisitions have not been presented because the effects of these acquisitions
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were not material, either individually or in aggregate, to our "Incometotal revenue, income from continuing operations, beforeand net income taxes."for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The following table summarizes the consideration and preliminary purchase price allocation for the acquisitions completed during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively (in thousands):
20222021
Cash paid72,469 1,900 
Recorded contingent consideration64,648 1,622 
Total recorded purchase price$137,117 $3,522 
Accounts receivable acquired18,230 — 
Fixed assets acquired1,793 — 
Identifiable intangible assets acquired48,000 2,069 
Operating lease right-of-use asset acquired49,291 — 
Other assets acquired1,497 — 
Operating lease liability acquired - current(5,860)— 
Other current liabilities acquired(909)— 
Operating lease liability acquired - noncurrent(43,431)— 
Goodwill68,506 1,453 
Total net assets acquired$137,117 $3,522 
Maximum potential contingent consideration$67,115 $1,700 
Provisional estimates of fair value are established at the time of each acquisition and are subsequently reviewed within the first year of operations subsequent to the acquisition date to determine the necessity for adjustments. Fair value estimates of the Marks Paneth acquisition were provisional as of March 31, 2022, primarily related to the value established for certain identifiable intangible assets and contingent purchase price consideration.
The following table summarizes the goodwill of $1.5 million and $11.2 million arisingintangible asset amounts resulting from thethose acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Financial ServicesFinancial Services
Goodwill$68,506 $1,453 
Client list48,000 1,980 
Other intangibles— 89 
Total$116,506 $3,522 
Goodwill is calculated as the difference between the aggregated purchase price and 2020, respectively, primarily results fromthe fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill represents the value of expected future earnings and cash flows, from the existing management team, as well as the synergies created by the integration of the new businessbusinesses within our organization, including cross-selling opportunities expected with our Financial Services practice group and the Benefits and Insurance Services practice group, to help strengthen our existing service offerings and expand our market position. All of the goodwillGoodwill related to these acquisitions is deductible for income tax purposes. Client lists have an expected life of 10 years, and other intangibles, primarily non-compete agreements, have an expected life of 3 years. Client lists and non-compete agreements are valued using a discounted cash flow technique based on management estimates of future cash flows from such assets.
Acquisition of Client Lists
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The following table summarizes the changes in contingent purchase price consideration for previous acquisitions and contingent payments made for previous business acquisitions in the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we purchased 1 client list reported in the Benefits and Insurance Services practice group for $0.2 million, of which $0.1 million is contingent. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we purchased 2 client lists, reported in the Benefits and Insurance Services practice group, for total consideration of $0.5 million, of which $0.3 million is contingent.respectively (in thousands):
Change in Contingent Purchase Price Liability for Previous Acquisitions - During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the fair value of the contingent purchase price liability related to prior acquisitions increased by $0.7 million and decreased by $0.7 million, respectively. The change in fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2021 is mostly attributable to the change in stock price related to the mark-to-market adjustment of future common stock issuances and net present value adjustments. The change in fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2020 is due to the change in stock price related to the mark-to-market adjustment of future common stock issuances offset by net present value adjustments. These adjustments are included in "Other income (expense), net" in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Contingent Payments for Previous Business Acquisitions and Client Lists - We paid $1.5 million in cash and issued approximately 0.1 million shares of our common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2021 for previous acquisitions. For the same period in 2020, we paid $2.4 million in cash and issued approximately 0.1 million shares of our common stock for previous acquisitions. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we paid approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in cash for previous client list purchases.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Net expense$642 $660 
Cash settlement paid$7,077 $1,463 
Shares issued (number)1938


NOTE 12. SEGMENT DISCLOSURES
Our business units have been aggregated into 3 practice groups: Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services and National Practices. The business units have been aggregated based on the following factors: similarity of the products and services provided to clients; similarity of the regulatory environment in which they operate; and similarity of economic conditions affecting long-term performance. The business units are managed along these segment lines. A general description of services provided by each practice group is provided in the table below.

Financial ServicesBenefits and Insurance ServicesNational Practices
Accounting and TaxGroup HealthEmployee Benefits ConsultingInformation Technology Managed Networking and Hardware Services
Government Healthcare ConsultingFinancial AdvisoryPayroll / Human Capital ManagementHealthcare Consulting
Financial AdvisoryValuationProperty and Casualty
ValuationRetirement Plan Services Insurance
Risk &and Advisory ServicesRetirement and Investment Services
Government Healthcare Consulting

Corporate and Other - . Included in “CorporateCorporate and Other”Other are operating expenses that are not directly allocated to the individual business units. These expenses are primarily comprisedconsist of certain health care costs, gains or losses attributable to assets held in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan, stock-based compensation, consolidation and integration charges, certain professional fees, certain advertising costs and other various expenses.
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Accounting policies of the practice groups are the same as those described in Note 1.1, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. Upon consolidation, intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated, thus inter-segment revenue is not included in the measure of profit or loss for the practice groups. Performance of the practice groups is evaluated on operating income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit) excluding those costs listed above, which are reported in the “Corporate and Other” segment..
Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 is presented below. We do not manage our assets on a segment basis, therefore segment assets are not presented below.







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The following table disaggregates our revenue by source (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Financial
Services
Benefits &
Insurance
National
Practices
ConsolidatedFinancial
Services
Benefits and
Insurance Services
National
Practices
Consolidated
Accounting, tax, advisory and consultingAccounting, tax, advisory and consulting$204,149 00$204,149 Accounting, tax, advisory and consulting$288,746 $288,746 
Core benefits and insurance servicesCore benefits and insurance services084,070 084,070 Core benefits and insurance services88,936 88,936 
Non-core benefits and insurance servicesNon-core benefits and insurance services03,169 03,169 Non-core benefits and insurance services3,550 3,550 
Managed networking, hardware servicesManaged networking, hardware services006,895 6,895 Managed networking, hardware services7,921 7,921 
National practices consultingNational practices consulting002,447 2,447 National practices consulting2,569 2,569 
Total revenueTotal revenue$204,149 $87,239 $9,342 $300,730 Total revenue$288,746 $92,486 $10,490 $391,722 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Financial
Services
Benefits &
Insurance
National
Practices
ConsolidatedFinancial
Services
Benefits and
Insurance Services
National
Practices
Consolidated
Accounting, tax, advisory and consultingAccounting, tax, advisory and consulting$188,777 00$188,777 Accounting, tax, advisory and consulting$204,149 $204,149 
Core benefits and insurance servicesCore benefits and insurance services076,472 076,472 Core benefits and insurance services84,070 84,070 
Non-core benefits and insurance servicesNon-core benefits and insurance services03,140 03,140 Non-core benefits and insurance services3,169 3,169 
Managed networking, hardware servicesManaged networking, hardware services006,575 6,575 Managed networking, hardware services6,895 6,895 
National practices consultingNational practices consulting002,491 2,491 National practices consulting2,447 2,447 
Total revenueTotal revenue$188,777 $79,612 $9,066 $277,455 Total revenue$204,149 $87,239 $9,342 $300,730 

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 20202021 was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Financial
Services
Benefits
and
Insurance
Services
National
Practices
Corporate
and
Other
TotalFinancial
Services
Benefits
and
Insurance
Services
National
Practices
Corporate
and
Other
Total
RevenueRevenue$204,149 $87,239 $9,342 $$300,730 Revenue$288,746 $92,486 $10,490 $— $391,722 
Operating expenses141,746 66,933 8,541 6,751 223,971 
Operating expenses (income)Operating expenses (income)209,800 72,657 9,576 (1,734)290,299 
Gross marginGross margin62,403 20,306 801 (6,751)76,759 Gross margin78,946 19,829 914 1,734 101,423 
Corporate general and administrative expensesCorporate general and administrative expenses14,483 14,483 Corporate general and administrative expenses— — — 16,309 16,309 
Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)62,403 20,306 801 (21,234)62,276 Operating income (loss)78,946 19,829 914 (14,575)85,114 
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense(877)(877)Interest expense— — — (1,259)(1,259)
Other income, net98 174 4,517 4,789 
Other income (expense), netOther income (expense), net86 (24)— (6,465)(6,403)
Total other income (expense), netTotal other income (expense), net98 174 3,640 3,912 Total other income (expense), net86 (24)— (7,724)(7,662)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expenseIncome (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense$62,501 $20,480 $801 $(17,594)$66,188 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense$79,032 $19,805 $914 $(22,299)$77,452 

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Financial
Services
Benefits
and
Insurance
Services
National
Practices
Corporate
and
Other
TotalFinancial
Services
Benefits
and
Insurance
Services
National
Practices
Corporate
and
Other
Total
RevenueRevenue$188,777 $79,612 $9,066 $$277,455 Revenue$204,149 $87,239 $9,342 $— $300,730 
Operating expensesOperating expenses138,598 65,223 8,283 (12,277)199,827 Operating expenses141,746 66,933 8,541 6,751 223,971 
Gross marginGross margin50,179 14,389 783 12,277 77,628 Gross margin62,403 20,306 801 (6,751)76,759 
Corporate general and administrative expensesCorporate general and administrative expenses10,489 10,489 Corporate general and administrative expenses— — — 14,483 14,483 
Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)50,179 14,389 783 1,788 67,139 Operating income (loss)62,403 20,306 801 (21,234)62,276 
Other income (expense):Other income (expense):Other income (expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense(11)(1,108)(1,119)Interest expense— — — (877)(877)
Gain on sale of operations, net40 55 95 
Other income (expense), net19 96 (15,916)(15,800)
Total other income (expense), net59 140 (17,024)(16,824)
Other income, netOther income, net98 174 — 4,517 4,789 
Total other income, netTotal other income, net98 174 — 3,640 3,912 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expenseIncome (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense$50,238 $14,529 $784 $(15,236)$50,315 Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense$62,501 $20,480 $801 $(17,594)$66,188 

NOTE 13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to March 31, 20212022 and up to April 27, 2021,2022, we repurchased approximately 0.30.2 million shares of our common stock in the open market at a total cost of approximately $9.0$7.2 million.
Effective April 1, 2021, we acquired substantially all the assets of Wright Retirement Services, LLC ("Wright"). Wright, located in Valdosta, Georgia, specializes in third party administration services for retirement plan sponsors. Annualized revenue is estimated to be approximately $1.2 million. Wright will be included as a component of our Benefits and Insurance practice group.
On April 29, 2021, we announced the acquisition of the non-attest assets of Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC ("BP"). The acquisition is effective on May 1, 2021. Concurrent with this transaction, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., a national independent CPA firm with whom we maintain joint-referral relationship and administrative service agreement, acquires the attest assets of BP. Located in Bellevue, Washington, BP provides comprehensive accounting and financial consulting services including tax, forensic, economic and valuation services and transaction services. BP serves a wide range of industries with specialities including construction, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing and technology. Annualized revenue is estimated to be approximately $26.0 million. BP will be included as a component of our Financial Services practice group.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “we”, “us”, “our”, "CBIZ" or the "Company" shall mean CBIZ, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its operating subsidiaries.
The following discussion is intended to assist in the understanding of our financial position at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, and should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements and should also be read in conjunction with the disclosures and information contained in “Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
OVERVIEW
We provide professional business services, products and solutions that help our clients grow and succeed by better managing their finances and employees. These services are provided to businesses of various sizes, as well as individuals, governmental entities and not-for-profit enterprises throughout the United States and parts of Canada. We deliver integrated services through three practice groups: Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services, and National Practices. Refer to Note 12.12, Segment Disclosures, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a general description of services provided by each practice group.
Refer to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 for further discussion of our business and strategies, as well as the external relationships and regulatory factors that currently impact our operations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 increased by $23.2$91.0 million, or 8.4%30.3%, to $300.7$391.7 million from $277.5$300.7 million for the same period in 2020.2021. Same-unit revenue increased by approximately $10.0$28.8 million, or 3.6%.9.6% as compared to the same period in 2021. Revenue from newly acquired operations, net of divestitures, contributed $13.3$62.2 million, or 4.8%20.7%, of incremental revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 as compared to the same period in 2020.2021. Income from continuing operations was $58.1 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2022, compared to $50.2 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021, compared to $36.9 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020.2021. Refer to “Results of Operations – Continuing Operations” for a detailed discussion of the components of income from continuing operations.
Strategic Use of Capital
Our first priority for use of capital is to make strategic acquisition.acquisitions. We also have the financing flexibility and the capacity to actively repurchase shares of our common stock. We believe that repurchasing shares of our common stock can be a prudent use of our financial resources, and that investing in our stock is an attractive use of capital and an efficient means to provide value to our stockholders. We haveDuring the first quarter of 2022, we completed one acquisition for approximately $3.5$72.5 million andin cash. We also repurchased 1.20.3 million shares of our common stock on open market as well as for tax withholding purposes at a total cost of approximately $34.1$12.4 million in the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. Refer to Note 11.11, Business Combinations, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion on acquisitions.
During the first quarter of 2021,2022, the CBIZ Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 5.0 million shares of our common stock under our Share Repurchase Program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), which may be suspended or discontinued at any time and expires on April 1, 2022.2023. The shares may be purchased in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, which may include purchases from our employees, officers and directors, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) rules. CBIZ management will determine the timing and amount of the transactions based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Revenue
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS – CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Revenue
The following tables summarize total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020 (in thousands except percentages).2021:

Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,2022% of
Total
2021% of
Total
$
Change
%
Change
2021% of
Total
2020% of
Total
$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Financial ServicesFinancial Services$204,149 67.9 %$188,777 68.0 %$15,372 8.1 %Financial Services$288,746 73.7 %$204,149 67.9 %$84,597 41.4 %
Benefits and Insurance ServicesBenefits and Insurance Services87,239 29.0 %79,612 28.7 %7,627 9.6 %Benefits and Insurance Services92,486 23.6 %87,239 29.0 %5,247 6.0 %
National PracticesNational Practices9,342 3.1 %9,066 3.3 %2763.0 %National Practices10,490 2.7 %9,342 3.1 %1,148 12.3 %
Total CBIZTotal CBIZ$300,730 100.0 %$277,455 100.0 %$23,275 8.4 %Total CBIZ$391,722 100.0 %$300,730 100 %$90,992 30.3 %
A detailed discussion of same-unit revenue by practice group is included under “Operating Practice Groups.”
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
We sponsor a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, under which a CBIZ employee’s compensation deferral is held in a rabbi trust and invested accordingly as directed by the employee. Income and expenses related to the non-qualified deferred compensation plan, which are recorded in "Corporate and Other" for segment reporting purposes, are included in “Operating expenses”, “Gross margin” and “Corporate general and administrative expenses” and are directly offset by deferred compensation gains or losses in “Other income (expense), net” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The non-qualified deferred compensation plan has no impact on “Income from continuing operations before income tax expense” or diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.
Operating ExpensesIncome and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan for the three months end March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$
Change
%
Change
(In thousands, except percentages)
Operating expenses$223,971 $199,827 $24,144 12.1 %
Operating expenses % of revenue74.5 %72.0 %
Operating expenses excluding deferred compensation$219,355 $214,627 $4,728 2.2 %
Operating expenses excluding deferred
   compensation % of revenue
72.9 %77.4 %
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(Amounts in thousands)
Operating (income) expenses$(5,667)$4,616 
Corporate general and administrative (income) expenses(811)496 
Other (expense) income, net(6,478)5,112 
Excluding the impact of the above-mentioned income and expenses related to the deferred compensation plan, the operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
  
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
As ReportedDeferred Compensation PlanAdjusted% of RevenueAs ReportedDeferred Compensation PlanAdjusted% of Revenue
Gross margin$101,423 $(5,667)$95,756 24.4 %$76,759 $4,616 $81,375 27.1 %
Operating income85,114 (6,478)78,636 20.1 %62,276 5,112 67,388 22.4 %
Other (expense) income, net(6,403)6,478 75 — %4,789 (5,112)(323)(0.1)%
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense77,452 — 77,452 19.8 %66,188 — 66,188 22.0 %

Deferred compensation plan increased
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Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Operating expenses by segment:
Financial Services$209,800$141,746$68,05448.0 %
Benefits and Insurance Services72,65766,9335,7248.6 %
National Practices9,5768,5411,03512.1 %
Corporate and Other(1,734)6,751(8,485)(125.7)%
Total Operating expenses$290,299$223,971$66,32829.6 %
Operating expenses % of revenue74.1 %74.5 %
Operating expenses excluding deferred compensation$295,966$219,355$76,61134.9 %
Operating expenses excluding deferred
   compensation % of revenue
75.6 %72.9 %

Total operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased by $4.6$66.3 million, or 29.6%, to $290.3 million as compared to $224.0 million in the first quartersame period of 2021, but2021. The non-qualified deferred compensation plan decreased operating expenses by $14.8$5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased operating expense by $4.6 million during the same period in 2020.2021. Excluding the non-qualified deferred compensation expenses, which was recorded in "Corporate and Other" for segment reporting purposes, operating expenses would have been $296.0 million and $219.4 million, or 75.6% and $214.6 million, or 72.9% and 77.4%% of revenue, for the first quarterthree months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. In addition, operating expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 included approximately $4.4 million, or 1.1% of 2021revenue, non-recurring integration and 2020, respectively.

retention costs related to the Marks Paneth acquisition.
The majority of our operating expenses relate to personnel costs, which includes (i) salaries and benefits, (ii) commissions paid to producers, (iii) incentive compensation, and (iv) stock-based compensation. Excluding the impact of deferred compensation, which was recorded in "Corporate and Other" for segment reporting purposes, operating expenseexpenses increased by approximately $76.6 million during the first quarter of 2021three months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2020,2021, primarily driven by $13.6$61.5 million higher personnel costs offset by lower(of which $41.3 million was from acquisitions), $3.5 million higher facility costs, $2.8 million higher travel and entertainment costs, of approximately $5.5$1.8 million bad debthigher technology related costs, and $1.0 million higher marketing expenses, $1.8 million higher depreciation and amortization expense, of approximately $2.2 million, as well as $1.2$4.2 million lowerhigher other discretionary spending. Personnel costs are discussed in further detail under “Operating Practice Groups”.
Corporate General & Administrative (“G&A”) Expenses
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Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
G&A expenses$16,309 $14,483 $1,826 12.6 %
G&A expenses % of revenue4.2 %4.8 %
G&A expenses excluding deferred compensation$17,120 $13,987 $3,133 22.4 %
G&A expenses excluding deferred compensation % of revenue4.4 %4.7 %
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$
Change
%
Change
(In thousands, except percentages)
G&A expenses$14,483 $10,489 $3,994 38.1 %
G&A expenses % of revenue4.8 %3.8 %
G&A expenses excluding deferred compensation$13,987 $12,293 $1,694 13.8 %
G&A expenses excluding deferred compensation % of revenue4.7 %4.4 %

The deferred compensation plan decreased G&A expenses by $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, but increased G&A expenses by $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2021, but decreased G&A expenses by $1.8 million during the same period in 2020.2021. G&A expenses, excluding the impact of the deferred compensation plan, would have been $17.1 million, or 4.4% of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $14.0 million, or 4.7% of revenue, for the first quarter of 2021, compared to $12.3 million, or 4.4% of revenue, for the first quarter of 2020.same period in 2021. The increase in our G&A expenses excluding deferred compensation isexpense was primarily due to approximately $1.6 million, or 0.4% of revenue, non-recurring transaction and
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integration costs related to the Marks Paneth acquisition, as well as higher personnel costs of $1.2 millionlegal and $0.5 million higher other costs to support business growth.professional services fees.
Other Income (Expense), Net

Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Interest expense$(1,259)$(877)$(382)43.6 %
Other (expense) income, net (1)
(6,403)4,789 (11,192)(233.7)%
Total other (expense) income, net$(7,662)$3,912 $(11,574)(295.9)%
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$
Change
%
Change
(In thousands, except percentages)
Interest expense$(877)$(1,119)$242 (21.6)%
Gain on sale of operations, net— 95 (95)(100.0)%
Other income (expense), net (1)
4,789 (15,800)20,589 (130.3)%
Total other income, net$3,912 $(16,824)$20,736 (123.3)%

(1) Other (expense) income, (expense), net includes a net loss of $6.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to a net gain of $5.1 million in the first quarter of 2021, compared to a net loss of $16.6 million for the same period in 2020,2021, associated with the value of investments held in a rabbi trust related to the deferred compensation plan.plan, which were recorded in "Corporate and Other" for segment reporting purposes. The adjustments to the investments held in a rabbi trust related to the deferred compensation plan are offset by a corresponding increase or decrease to compensation expense, which is recorded as “Operating expenses” and “G&A expenses.” The deferred compensation plan has no impact on “Income from continuing operations before income tax expense” or diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. In addition, included in Other (expense) income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, is expense of $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to net changes in the fair value of contingent consideration related to prior acquisitions.
Interest Expense - Our primary financing arrangement is the 2018 credit facility. OurDuring the three months ended March 31, 2022, our average debt balance and weighted average effective interest rate was $244.7 million and 1.79%, compared to $128.2 million and 2.10% at March 31, 2021, compared to $145.2 million and 2.50% for the same period of 2020.
Gain on Sale of Operations, Net - We sold a small book of business2021. The increase in interest expense for the Benefitsthree months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021 was primarily driven by higher average debt balance. Our indebtedness is further discussed in Note 4, Debt and Insurance practice group duringFinancing Arrangements, to the first quarter of 2021 and 2020, respectively. Net gain from the sale of the book of business was not material.accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Other (Expense) Income, (expense), Net - For the first quarterthree months ended March 31, 2022, other expense, net includes a net loss of $6.5 million associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plan. For the same period in 2021, other income, (expense), net, includes a net gain of $5.1 million associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plan and a $0.7 million net increase to the fair value of our contingent purchase price liability related to prior acquisitions. For the same period in 2020, other income (expense), net includes a net loss of $16.6 million associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plan and a $0.7 million net decrease to the fair value of our contingent purchase price liability related to prior acquisitions.plan.
Income Tax Expense

Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Income tax expense$19,321 $15,972 $3,349 21.0 %
Effective tax rate24.95 %24.13 %
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Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$
Change
%
Change
(In thousands, except percentages)
Income tax expense$15,972 $13,453 $2,519 18.7 %
Effective tax rate24.1 %26.7 %

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2021three months ended March 31, 2022 was 24.1%24.95%, compared to an effective tax rate of 26.7%24.13% for the comparable period in 2020.2021. The increase in the effective tax rate year over year was primarily due to a higher state effective tax rate.

Operating Practice Groups
We deliver our integrated services through three practice groups: Financial Services, Benefits and Insurance Services, and National Practices. A description of these groups' operating results and factors affecting their businesses is provided below.
Same-unit revenue represents total revenue adjusted to reflect comparable periods of activity for acquisitions and divestitures. Divested operations represent operations that did not meet the criteria for treatment as discontinued operations.
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Financial Services
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$
Change
%
Change
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(In thousands, except percentages)(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
RevenueRevenueRevenue
Same-unitSame-unit$195,999 $187,520 $8,479 4.5 %Same-unit$225,831 $204,149 $21,682 10.6 %
Acquired businessesAcquired businesses8,150 — 8,150 Acquired businesses62,915 — 62,915 
Divested operations— 1,257 (1,257)
Total revenueTotal revenue$204,149 $188,777 $15,372 8.1 %Total revenue$288,746 $204,149 $84,597 41.4 %
Operating expensesOperating expenses141,746 138,598 3,148 2.3 %Operating expenses209,800 141,746 68,054 48.0 %
Gross margin$62,403 $50,179 $12,224 24.4 %
Gross margin / Operating incomeGross margin / Operating income$78,946 $62,403 $16,543 26.5 %
Total other income, netTotal other income, net86 98 (12)(12.2)%
Income from continuing operations before income tax expenseIncome from continuing operations before income tax expense79,032 62,501 16,531 26.4 %
Gross margin percentGross margin percent30.6 %26.6 %Gross margin percent27.3 %30.6 %

Three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to March 31, 2020 - Revenue
The Financial Services practice group revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 grew by 8.1%41.4% to $204.1$288.7 million from $188.8$204.1 million during the same period in 2020.2021. Same-unit revenue grew by $8.5$21.7 million, or 4.5%10.6%, across all service lines, primarily driven by those units that provide traditional accounting and tax-related services, which increased $7.9$13.4 million, and those units that provide project-oriented advisory services, which increased by $4.7 million, as well as moderate growthan increase of $1.4$3.9 million in government healthcare compliance business, offset by approximately $0.8 million decrease in project-oriented and other businesses.business. The impact of acquired businesses net of divestitures, contributed $6.9$62.9 million, or 3.4%21.8% of 20212022 revenue, of which Marks Paneth contributed $41.6 million, or 14.4% of 2022 revenue.
We provide a range of services to affiliated CPA firms under joint referral and administrative service agreements (“ASAs”). Fees earned under the ASAs are recorded as revenue in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and were approximately $54.9$76.1 million and $52.7$54.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by $3.1$68.1 million, or 2.3%48.0%, as compared to the same period last year. The increase in operating expense was primarily attributed to higher personnelPersonnel costs of $10.3increased by $52.1 million, or 9.2%36.8%, with acquisitions contributing approximately $4.2$41.3 million to the increaseincrease. Compared to the same period in personnel costs. The increase in personnel2021, facility costs, was offsettechnology costs, professional and consulting services, as well as depreciation and amortization costs increased by $4.0approximately $3.4 million, lower travel$1.2 million, $1.1 million, and discretionary spending and $2.3$2.0 million, lower bad debt expense. In the first quarter of 2020,respectively, primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we recorded bad debt expense of $2.0Marks Paneth acquisition. In addition, travel and entertainment costs increase by approximately $1.7 million which did not recur in 2021.and other discretionary costs increased by approximately $5.9 million to support the business growth. Operating expense as a percentage of revenue decreasedincreased to 69.4%72.7% for the quarterthree months ended March 31, 20212022 from 73.4%69.4% of revenue for the prior year quarter.
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Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$
Change
%
Change
(In thousands, except percentages)
Revenue
Same-unit$80,676 $79,433 $1,243 1.6 %
Acquired businesses6,563 — 6,563 
Divested operations— 179 (179)
Total revenue$87,239 $79,612 $7,627 9.6 %
Operating expenses66,933 65,223 1,710 2.6 %
Gross margin$20,306 $14,389 $5,917 41.1 %
Gross margin percent23.3 %18.1 %
Benefits and Insurance Services
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Revenue
Same-unit$92,486 $86,478 $6,008 6.9 %
Divested operations— 761 (761)
Total revenue$92,486 $87,239 $5,247 6.0 %
Operating expenses72,657 66,933 5,724 8.6 %
Gross margin / Operating income$19,829 $20,306 $(477)(2.3)%
Total other (expense) income, net(24)174 (198)(113.8)%
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense19,805 20,480 (675)(3.3)%
Gross margin percent21.4 %23.3 %

Three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to March 31, 2020 - Revenue
The Benefits and Insurance Services practice group revenue increased by $7.6$5.2 million, or 9.6%6.0%, to $87.2$92.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 compared to $79.6$87.2 million for the same period in 2020, primarily driven by acquired businesses, net of divestitures, which contributed $6.4 million in incremental revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Same-unit revenue increased by $1.2$6.0 million, or 1.6%6.9% when compared to the same period in 2020.2021. The increase was primarily driven by the property and casualty and retirement benefit services lines as well as growth in our other project based services. Impact of divested businesses was not material.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses increased by $1.7$5.7 million, or 2.6%8.6%, when compared to the same period last year. The increase in operating expense was mostly attributable to higher personnelPersonnel costs of $2.9increased by $3.4 million, or 5.8%5.1%, primarily relateddue to acquired businesses. The increasetiming of annual merit increases as well as investment in personnelproducers. In addition, other operating expenses, including marketing, recruiting, professional services, technology, depreciation and amortization expenses, and other direct costs was offsetincreased by lower travelapproximately $1.8 million to support increased business activities. Travel and discretionary spending of approximately $1.4entertainment cost increased by $0.5 million. Operating expense as a percentage of revenue decreasedincreased to 76.7%78.6% for the quarter ended March 31, 20212022 from 81.9%76.7% of revenue for the same period in 2020.2021.
National Practices

Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Same-unit revenue$10,490 $9,342 $1,148 12.3 %
Operating expenses9,576 8,541 1,035 12.1 %
Gross margin / Operating Income$914 $801 $113 14.1 %
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense914 801 113 14.1 %
Gross margin percent8.7 %8.6 %
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020$
Change
%
Change
(In thousands, except percentages)
Same-unit revenue$9,342 $9,066 $276 3.0 %
Operating expenses8,541 8,283 258 3.1 %
Gross margin$801 $783 $18 2.3 %
Gross margin percent8.6 %8.6 %

Three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to March 31, 2020 - Revenue and Operating Expenses
The National Practices group is primarily driven by a cost-plus contract with a single client, which has existed since 1999. The cost-plus contract is a five-year contract with the most recent renewal through December 31, 2023. Revenues from this single client accounted for approximately 75% of the National Practice group’s revenue. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, revenue increased by $1.1 million, or 12.3%, while operating expenses increased by $1.0 million, or 12.1%.
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Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other are operating expenses that are not directly allocated to the individual business units. These expenses primarily consist of certain health care costs, gains or losses attributable to assets held in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan, stock-based compensation, consolidation and integration charges, certain professional fees, certain advertising costs and other various expenses.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021$
Change
%
Change
(Amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Operating expenses$(1,734)$6,751 (8,485)(125.7)%
Corporate general and administrative expenses16,309 14,483 1,826 12.6 %
Operating loss(14,575)(21,234)6,659 (31.4)%
Total other (expense) income, net(7,724)3,640 (11,364)N/M
Loss from continuing operations before income tax expense(22,299)(17,594)(4,705)26.7 %
Total operating expenses decreased by $8.5 million, or 125.7%, during the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the same period in 2021. The non-qualified deferred compensation plan decreased operating expenses by $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and increased operating expenses by $4.6 million during the same period in 2021. Excluding the non-qualified deferred compensation expenses, operating expense increased by approximately $2.1 million, primarily driven by higher personnel and technology costs.
Total corporate general and administrative expenses increased by $1.8 million, or 12.6%, during the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the same period in 2021. The non-qualified deferred compensation plan decreased corporate general and administrative expenses by $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and increased by $0.5 million during the same period in 2021. Excluding the non-qualified deferred compensation expenses, corporate general and administrative expense increased by approximately $3.1 million, primarily driven by higher personnel costs of $0.4 million, $1.6 million higher transaction related professional services costs associated with the Marks Paneth acquisition, and $1.0 million higher legal costs.
Total other (expense) income, net increased by $11.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the same period in 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, total other expense, net includes a net loss of $6.5 million associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plan. For the same period in 2021, other income, net includes a net gain of $5.1 million associated with the non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Excluding the impact of the non-qualified deferred compensation plan, total other expense, net would have been $1.3 million in 2022 and $1.5 million in 2021, an increase of approximately $0.2 million.
LIQUIDITY
Our principal sources of liquidity are cash generated from operating activities and financing activities. Our cash flows from operating activities are driven primarily by our operating results and changes in our working capital requirements while our cash flows from financing activities are dependent upon our ability to access credit or other capital. We historically maintain low cash levels and apply any available cash to pay down the outstanding debt balance.
We historically experience a use of cash to fund working capital requirements during the first quarter of each fiscal year. This is primarily due to the seasonal accounting and tax services period under the Financial Services practice group.group, as well as payment of accrued employees' incentives programs. Upon completion of the seasonal accounting and tax services period, cash provided by operations during the remaining three quarters of the fiscal year substantially exceeds the use of cash in the first quarter of the fiscal year.
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Accounts receivable balances increase in response to the first quarterthree months revenue generated by the Financial Services practice group. A significant amount of this revenue is billed and collected in subsequent quarters. Days sales outstanding (“DSO”) from continuing operations represent accounts receivable and unbilled revenue (net of realization adjustments) at the end of the period, divided by trailing twelve months daily revenue. We provide DSO data because such data is commonly used as a performance measure by analysts and investors and as a measure
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of our ability to collect on receivables in a timely manner. DSO was 9194 days and 9491 days at March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. DSO at December 31, 20202021 was 7271 days.
The following table presents selected cash flow information (in thousands).information. For additional details, refer to the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net cash used in operating activities$(14,827)$(18,647)
Net cash provided by investing activities229 4,355 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(2,960)207,772 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(17,558)$193,480 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
(Amounts in thousands)
Net cash used in operating activities$(50,890)$(14,827)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(81,531)229 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities170,446 (2,960)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$38,025 $(17,558)

Operating Activities-Activities - Cash used in operating activities was $50.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and primarily consisted of working capital use of $125.1 million, which was offset by net income of $58.1 million and certain non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization expense of $8.2 million, deferred income tax of $2.9 million, and stock-based compensation expense of $3.7 million. Cash used in operating activities was $14.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and primarily consisted of working capital use of $76.1 million, which was offset by net income of $50.2 million and certain non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization expense of $6.3 million, deferred income tax of $3.3 million, and stock-based compensation expense of $2.9 million.
Investing Activities - Cash used in operatinginvesting activities was $18.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020. Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition and divestitures contributed $64.5 million use of cash, offset by net income of $36.82022 was $81.5 million and certain non-cash items, such as depreciationconsisted primarily of $72.5 million used for business acquisition, $0.8 million in capital expenditures, $6.0 million net activity related to funds held for clients, and amortization expense of $5.7 million.
Investing Activities - $2.3 million in other activities related to working capital payments and notes receivable. Cash provided by investing activities forduring the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $0.2 million and consisted primarily of proceeds from sales and maturities of client fund investments of $3.1 million, offset by $2.0 million cash used for business acquisitions and $1.1 million in capital expenditures. Cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 consisted primarily of proceeds from the sales and maturities of client fund investments of $17.1 million and a net increase in funds held for clients of $0.8 million. This was offset by net cash used in investing activities for business acquisitions of $7.8 million, purchases of client fund investments of $3.4 million and capital expenditures of $2.6 million.
The balances in funds held for clients and client fund obligations can fluctuate with the timing of cash receipts and the related cash payments. The nature of these accounts is further described in Note 1. Organization1, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
Financing Activities - Cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $170.4 million and primarily consisted of $143.6 million in net proceeds from the credit facility, $42.5 million net increase in client fund obligations and $3.2 million proceeds from exercise of stock options, partially offset by $11.6 million in share repurchases and $7.3 million in contingent consideration payments related to prior acquisitions. Cash used in financing activities forduring the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $3.0 million and primarily consisted of $33.1 million in share repurchases, $26.5 million net decrease in client fund obligations, and $1.7 million in contingent consideration payments related to prior acquisitions. The use of cash was partially offset by $54.0 million in net proceeds from additional borrowings under our 2018 credit facility and $4.4 million proceeds from exercise of stock options during the quarter. Cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2020 consisted of $277.5 million in net proceeds from the 2018 credit facility, partially offset by a decrease in client fund obligations of $38.5 million and $29.5 million in share repurchases.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Credit Facility - At March 31, 2021,2022, we had $162.0$298.9 million outstanding under the 2018 credit facility as well as $5.7 million outstanding letters of credit and performance guarantees totaling $5.3 million.credit. Available funds under the 2018 credit facility, based on the terms of the commitment, were approximately $228.7$94.8 million at March 31, 2021.2022. The weighted average interest rate under the 2018 credit facility was 2.10% in1.79% during the first quarter of 2021,three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to 2.50%2.10% for the same period in 2020.2021. The 2018 credit facility allows for the allocation of funds for future strategic initiatives,
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including acquisitions and the repurchase of our common stock, subject to the terms and conditions of the 2018 credit facility.
On April 12, 2022, we launched efforts to amend our 2018 credit facility which expires in April 2023. The amendment seeks to increase total availability under the current facility to $600 million and will extend the maturity through April 2027. As of April 26, 2022, we have received formal commitments, subject to final documentation, in excess of the $600 million target. The amendment is expected to close in early May 2022.
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Debt Covenant Compliance - We are required to meet certain financial covenants with respect to (i) total leverage ratio and (ii) a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. We are in compliance with our financial covenants as of March 31, 2021.2022. Our ability to service our debt and to fund future strategic initiatives will depend upon our ability to generate cash in the future. For further discussion regarding our 2018 credit facility and debt, refer to Note 4.4, Debt and Financing Arrangements, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Use of Capital - Our first priority for use of capital is to make strategic acquisitions. We also have the financing flexibility and the capacity to actively repurchase shares of our common stock. We believe that repurchasing shares of our common stock can be a prudent use of our financial resources, and that investing in our stock is an attractive use of capital and an efficient means to provide value to our stockholders. We haveDuring the first quarter of 2022, we completed one acquisition of Marks Paneth for approximately $3.5$72.5 million andin cash. We also repurchased 1.20.3 million shares of our common stock at a total cost of approximately $34.1$12.4 million induring the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022. Refer to Note 11.11, Business Combinations, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion on acquisitions.
Cash Requirements for 2022 - Cash requirements for the remainder of 2022 will include acquisitions, interest payments on debt, seasonal working capital requirements, contingent earnout payments for previous acquisitions, share repurchases and capital expenditures. We believe that cash provided by operations, as well as available funds under our credit facility will be sufficient to meet cash requirements.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We maintain administrative service agreements with independent CPA firms (as described more fully under “Business – Financial Services” and in Note 1.1, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020)2021), which qualify as variable interest entities. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not reflect the operations or accounts of variable interest entities as the impact is not material to the financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows of CBIZ.
We provide letters of credit to landlords (lessors) of our leased premises in lieu of cash security deposits, which totaled $3.0$5.7 million and $1.7$3.4 million at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. In addition, we provide license bonds to various state agencies to meet certain licensing requirements. The amount of license bonds outstanding was $2.3 million and $2.2$2.3 million at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.
We have various agreements under which itwe may be obligated to indemnify the other party with respect to certain matters. Generally, these indemnification clauses are included in contracts arising in the normal course of business under which we customarily agree to hold the other party harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations, warranties, covenants or agreements, related to matters such as title to assets sold and certain tax matters. Payment by us under such indemnification clauses is generally conditioned upon the other party making a claim. Such claims are typically subject to challenge by us and to dispute resolution procedures specified in the particular contract. Further, our obligations under these agreements may be limited in terms of time and/or amount and, in some instances, we may have recourse against third parties for certain payments made by us. It is not possible to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments under these indemnification agreements due to the conditional nature of our obligations and the unique facts of each particular agreement. Historically, we have not made any payments under these agreements that have been material individually or in the aggregate. As of March 31, 2021,2022, we are not aware of any material obligations arising under indemnification agreements that would require payment.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The SEC defines critical accounting policies as those that are most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results and that require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Our discussion and analysis of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity are based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. As
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more information becomes known, these estimates and assumptions could change, which would have an impact on actual results that may differ materially from these estimates and judgments under different assumptions. We have not made any changes into our critical accounting policies and estimates or
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judgments that have had a significant effect on the reported amounts as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.2021.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Refer to Note 2.2, New Accounting Pronouncements, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report, including without limitation, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" regarding our financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives for future performance are forward-looking statements. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by the use of such terms and phrases as "intends", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "projects", "anticipates", "foreseeable future", "seeks", and words or phrases of similar import in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, future performance or results of current and anticipated services, sales efforts, expenses, and financial results. From time to time, we also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in any other public statements that we make, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business and operations and those of our clients; the Company’s ability to adequately manage and sustain its growth; the Company’s dependence on the current trend of outsourcing business services; the Company’s dependence on the services of its CEO and other key employees; competitive pricing pressures; general business and economic conditions; and changes in governmental regulation and tax laws affecting the Company’s insurance business or its business service operations. Such forward-looking statements can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or assumptions materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected.
Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. A more detailed description of risk factors may be found in “Item 1A.1A, Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021. Except as required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our filings with the SEC, such as quarterly, periodic and annual reports.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our floating rate debt under our 2018 credit facility exposes us to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk results when the maturity or repricing intervals of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are different. A change in the Federal Funds Rate, or the reference rate set by Bank of America, N.A., would affect the rate at which we could borrow funds under the credit facility. The balance outstanding under our credit facility at March 31, 20212022 was $162.0$298.9 million, of which $77.0$183.9 million is subject to rate risk. If market rates were to increase or decrease 100 basis points from the levels at March 31, 2021,2022, interest expense would increase or decrease approximately $0.8$1.8 million annually.
We do not engage in trading market risk sensitive instruments. We periodically use interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk exposure. The interest rate swaps effectively modify our exposure to interest rate risk, primarily through converting portions of itsour floating rate debt under the credit facility to a fixed rate basis. These agreements involve the receipt or payment of floating rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments over the life of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amounts.
At March 31, 2021,2022, we had threefour interest rate swaps with notional values, fixed rates of interest and expiration dates of (i) $20.0 million – 1.770% - May, 2022, (ii) $15.0 million – 2.640% - June, 2023, and (iii) $50.0 million – 0.885% - April, 2025, and (iv) $30.0 million – 1.249% - December, 2026, respectively. Management will continue to evaluate the potential use of interest rate swaps as we deem appropriate under certain operating and market conditions. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
In connection with the services provided by our payroll operations, funds collected from our clients’ accounts in advance are segregated and may be invested in short-term investments, such as corporate and municipal bonds. In accordance with our investment policy, all investments carry an investment grade rating at the time of the initial acquisition, and are classified as available-for-sale securities. At each respective balance sheet date, these investments are adjusted to fair value with fair value adjustments being recorded to other comprehensive income or loss and reflected in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the respective period. If an investment is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired due to credit loss, then the adjustment is recorded to “Other income (expense), net” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Refer to Note 6.6, Financial Instruments, and Note 7.7, Fair Value Measurements, to the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding these investments and the related fair value assessments.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Management has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (“Disclosure Controls”) as of the end of the period covered by this report. This evaluation (“Controls Evaluation”) was done with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Disclosure Controls are controls and other procedures of an issuer that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure Controls include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
Management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our Disclosure Controls or our internal control over financial reporting (“Internal Controls”) will prevent all errorerrors and all fraud. Although our Disclosure Controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objective, a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of a control system are met. Further, any control system reflects limitations on resources, and the benefits of a control system must be considered relative to its costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within CBIZ have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can
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breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of a control. A design of a control system is also based upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected.
Conclusions
Our Disclosure Controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and, based upon the Controls Evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, CBIZ’s Disclosure Controls were effective at that reasonable assurance level.
(b) Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There wereOn January 1, 2022, we completed the Marks Paneth acquisition. We are in the process of integrating Marks Paneth into our system of internal control over financial reporting. Except for the Marks Paneth acquisition, there have been no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 20212022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information regarding certain legal proceedings in which we are involved is incorporated by reference from Note 5, Commitments and Contingencies, to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 as filed with the SEC. These risks could materially and adversely affect the business, financial condition and results of operations of CBIZ.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
(a) Recent sales of unregistered securities
During the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, approximately 3819 thousand shares of our common stock were issued as payment for contingent consideration for previous acquisitions. The foregoing shares were issued in transactions not involving a public offering in reliance on the exemption from registration afforded by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The persons to whom the shares were issued had access to full information about the Company and represented that they acquired the shares for their own account and not for the purpose of distribution. The certificates for the shares contain a restrictive legend advising that the shares may not be offered for sale, sold, or otherwise transferred without having first been registered under the Securities Act or pursuant to an exemption from the Securities Act.

(b) Issuer purchases of equity securities
On February 11, 2021,10, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the continuation of the Share Repurchase Program, which has been renewed annually for the past seventeeneighteen years. It was effective beginning April 1, 2021,2022, and the amount of shares to be purchased willwas reset to 5five million, and expires one year from the effective date. The Share Repurchase Program allows us to purchase shares of our common stock (i) in the open market, (ii) in privately negotiated transactions, and (iii) under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. Privately negotiated transactions may include purchases from our employees, Officers and Directors, in accordance with SEC rules. Rule 10b5-1 trading plans allow for repurchases during periods when we would not normally be active in the trading market due to regulatory restrictions. The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time.
Shares repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 (reported on a trade-date basis) are summarized in the table below (in(amounts in thousands, except per share data). During the first quarter of 2021, approximately 47 thousand shares were purchased from stock plan recipients in lieu of cash to satisfy certain tax obligations under the 2019 Plan. Average price paid per share includes fees and commissions.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
First Quarter PurchasesTotal
Number of
Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
Per
Share
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
Maximum
Number of
Shares That
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plan
January 1 – January 31, 2021380 $26.91 380 3,386 
February 1 – February 28, 2021386 $28.42 386 3,000 
March 1 – March 31, 2021398 $32.54 398 2,602 
First quarter purchases1,164 $29.33 1,164 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
First Quarter PurchasesTotal
Number of
Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
Per
Share
Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
Maximum
Number of
Shares That
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plan
January 1 – January 31, 2022— $— — 3,060 
February 1 – February 28, 2022139 $38.18 139 2,921 
March 1 – March 31, 2022174 $40.58 174 2,747 
First quarter purchases313 $39.51 313 

According to the terms of our 2018 credit facility, we are not permitted to declare or make any dividend payments, other than dividend payments made by one of our wholly owned subsidiaries to the parent company. Refer to Note 9.9, Debt and Financing Arrangements, to the consolidated financial statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K
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for the year ended December 31, 20202021 for a description of working capital restrictions and limitations on the payment of dividends.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
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Item 6. Exhibits

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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

CBIZ, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date:April 30, 2021May 2, 2022By:/s/ Ware H. Grove
Ware H. Grove
Chief Financial Officer
Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer